Mayor's fundraising

Another important role of the Mayor, a one the Mayor is always very passionate about, is to support a few local charities and good causes.

Each Year the Mayor promotes their chosen charities and good causes and raises funds for them by hosting charity events throughout their year in office.

The Mayor for 2025-26, Councillor Ehthesham Haque is supporting Hopespring and Love, Amelia. Both charities heavily rely upon donations to help fund their services and allow them to continue to support residents and young people in the local community.

Upcoming events

Mayor's Charity meal evening - Tuesday 17 June, from 7pm until 11pm - Yuvraaj Restaurant, 6-7 Douro Terrace, Sunderland, SR2 7DX.

Armed Forces Day Civic Reception and Flag Raising - Friday 27 June - City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland SR1 3AA - arrive 9.50am until 11am.

Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day - Wednesday 3 September - City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland SR1 3AA - arrive 9.50am until 11am.

Mayor's Charity meal evening - Tuesday 23 September, from 7pm until 11pm - Asiana Fusion Restaurant, Echo Building, West Wear Street, Sunderland.  

Mayor's Civic Carol Service - Sunday 7 December - Sunderland Minster, High Street West, Sunderland - arrive at 5.50pm until 7.30pm.

Other dates to follow asap.

To make a donation to the Mayor's charities and good causes

By debit or credit card via Sunderland City Council's website.

The funds will be distributed between the chosen charities at the end of the Mayor's term in office.

Last year's Mayor Cllr Allison Chisnall raised over £20,000.00 for the Royalty Theatre Sunderland, Hylton Castle Trust and Castletown Scouts Group.